Comey interviewed in Russia probe

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill



BY REBECCA SAVRANSKY - 01/23/18 02:11 PM EST

Former FBI director James Comey was reportedly interviewed last year as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian election interference.

The New York Times reported Tuesday that the interview with Comey included discussion on memos he wrote about his interactions with President Trump.

Trump fired Comey last May.

The move helped trigger events leading to Mueller's probe into Russia election interference and possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.

- This breaking news report will be updated.

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Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/370304-comey-interviewed-in-russia-probe

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Comey and Sessions Are Questioned for Hours in Russia Inquiry

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDTJAN. 23, 2018

WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions was questioned for several hours last week as part of the special counsel investigation, a Justice Department spokeswoman said on Tuesday, and the former F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, was interviewed by the office last year, according to two people briefed on the matter.

The meeting with Mr. Sessions marked the first time that investigators for the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, are known to have interviewed a member of President Trump’s cabinet.

The interview with Mr. Comey focused on a series of memos he wrote about his interactions with Mr. Trump that unnerved Mr. Comey. In one memo, Mr. Comey said that Mr. Trump had asked him to end the F.B.I.’s investigation into the former national security adviser, Michael T. Flynn.

After the president’s request was disclosed, the deputy attorney general, Rod J. Rosenstein, appointed Mr. Mueller as the special counsel to lead the Russia investigation and examine whether the president obstructed justice.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/23/us/politics/jeff-sessions-special-counsel-russia.html

[fleur-de-lisa]

1. Last year? Why is this LBN?

[mobeau69]

3. It was unknown, dude.

[Honeycombe8]

14. No. It was known. I recall reading about it. nt

[DonViejo]

4. Because it's just been made public.

[Honeycombe8]

16. Oh...Comey and Mueller's office had debriefings & "discussions" before...

before Comey was interviewed by Congress.

I suppose I regarded those briefings and discussions as an interview of sorts. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/30/james-comey-early-talks-special-counsel-mueller-russia-testimony-memos/102316468/

I think Mueller wasn't going to let him speak to Congress, w/o Mueller's team speaking with him first.

[DonViejo]

18. The first sentence of that article tells you what those briefings and discussions were about...

The negotiations over James Comey's testimony have begun.

and

A close associate of Comey who is not authorized to comment publicly said Tuesday that Mueller is not expected to block the former director from appearing before the Senate panel. However, that appearance would occur only after Comey is fully debriefed for the federal investigation, the source said.

"Debriefing" does not mean interrogated, as today's news tells us he was.

[mobeau69]

2. They sure as hell kept that quiet. Wonder who's leaking this shit?

[getagrip_already]

5. could be comey.....

he is under no obligation to keep it confidential. Or maybe someone comey told. Lots of ways it can get free.

The real question is how many times he was interviewed........

[mobeau69]

6. Me thinks Comey's trying to save his soul.

Or get that bastard.

[mobeau69]

7. What Comey had to say is even more important! n/t

[getagrip_already]

9. absolutely... but

it would be telling if he circled back after other trump officials were interviewed. like hicks, or sessions, or miller........

[Irish_Dem]

10. Yes, that would be very interesting.

Would indicate that Trump officials' statements don't coincide with Comey's statements?

Or something else?

[RandomAccess]

11. I've watched things come out about the Mueller investigation and

I think that the "leaks" are entirely purposeful, targeted, timed. I think they let them out as "leaks" because they don't want to formally source it to the investigation. That way they can't get criticized for it.

[Honeycombe8]

15. I recall reading last yr that Comey was being interviewed by the Special Counsel.

It wasn't official, but I remember reading that.

Is my memory joshing me? I'll have to check on that.

[grantcart]

17. Sessions wasn't a leak, DOJ Spokesman

Comey was from last year, probably not Comey.

[FakeNoose]

19. Maybe Comey is writing a book now

I wouldn't be surprised, especially after the "Fire and Fury" and other successful books. I don't think many Dems would want to buy his book though.

[nycbos]

20. They sure did.

I bet Mueller would clean up at a poker table if he was so inclined.

[MelissaB]

8. K&R!

Off to the Greatest.

[BobTheSubgenius]

12. I think that a good case can be made as to exactly when

45 hit rock bottom on this issue and brought in heavy equipment. He was looking to replace a man who had already done him more than substantial good, in the hope of replacing him with a doormat.

As Dr. Phil has reportedly adopted as a catchphrase "And how's that working for you?"

[Maeve]

13. The end is in sight, the noose is tightening

Hey, a girl can dream, can't she??

[Ligyron]

21. Climbing the ladder.

They're up to Sessions now. Who's next I wonder?

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

22. After watching Kamala Harris question Sessions

I'd love to have been a fly on the wall when Mueller questioned him,